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  9. Cumberland Rhododendron

species 184 observations

Cumberland Rhododendron

Rhododendron cumberlandense

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

73 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Laurel Sphinx, Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth, Ashen Pinion, Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth 19
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Azalea Mining Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rhododendron Leafhopper, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Ruffed Grouse 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee 50

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Organic
Soil pH
Acid
Habit
Erect Spreading
Plant type
Shrub Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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